Discrimination the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Types of discrimination Racism Homophobia Ageism Sexism Hate crimes Individual discrimination Systemic discrimination Genocide
How can being labelled affect the future opportunities of a person or group? Limits them Removes them Takes away from their initial endeavour Influences them to act a certain way based on their stereotype Affect their mentality and harm them emotionally Influences other people to think this way
What are some examples of ageism shown on the individual level and on the systemic level? Annoyed at the slowness of old people in line Generalizing that all old people drive badly (slow) Little children can’t talk or make decisions for themselves Some stores won’t allow multiple teenagers to come in incase of stealing Systemic level Forced to retire when reach a certain age Senior discounts
In what ways is homophobia incorporated into the laws of some countries? No marriage ceremonies (Iran, USA) Russia – no openly “gay” Can get arrested and go to jail Religions